Fujifilm GFX 50R Review

Name: Fujifilm GFX 50R
Brand: Fujifilm

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Main Features

51MP - Medium format CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800( expands to 50 - 102400)

3.20" Tilting Screen

3690k dot Electronic viewfinder

3.0fps continuous shooting

and FHD at 30fps Video Recording

Built-in Wireless

775g. 161 x 97 x 66 mm

Weather-sealed Body

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Fujifilm GFX 50R Overview

Launched in September 2018 , Fujifilm GFX 50R is a 51.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, weather-sealed body, Tilting touch screen and Fujifilm G lens mount.

Fujifilm GFX 50R Review - Click for Table of Contents

Overview
Pros and Cons
Lens Mount and Lenses
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Photography Type Scores
Recommended Accessories
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Specifications

Fujifilm GFX 50R is a member of Fujifilm's GFX series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

Fujifilm GFX Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Dimensions	Weight
Fujifilm GFX 100 II Compare	September 2023	102.0MP - Medium format	152 x 117 x 99mm	1030g
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Compare	September 2021	51.0MP - Medium format	150 x 104 x 87mm	900g
Fujifilm GFX 100S Compare	January 2021	102.0MP - Medium format	150 x 104 x 87mm	900g
Fujifilm GFX 100 Compare	May 2019	102.0MP - Medium format	156 x 164 x 103mm	1320g
Fujifilm GFX 50R	September 2018	51.0MP - Medium format	161 x 97 x 66mm	775g

Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs GFX 50S II vs GFX 100S vs GFX 100 vs GFX 50R

Alternative Model names found for Fujifilm GFX 50R: GFX50R, GF X 50R, GF X50R and GFX 50 R.

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Fujifilm GFX 50R PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Fujifilm GFX 50R review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

PROs

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)

Bluetooth Connectivity

Articulating Screen

and FHD at 30fps Video Recording

Touch Screen

Electronic Built-in Viewfinder

Face Detection Focusing

51.0MP - High Resolution Sensor

12.800 Max ISO

117 Focus Points

Large 3.20" Screen

2.360k dots LCD Resolution

1/16000s Electronic Shutter Speed

External Microphone Port

External Headphone Port

Environmental Sealing

Timelapse Recording

3690kdot Viewfinder Resolution

0.77x magnification - Large Viewfinder

2 Storage Slots

Wide AE Bracketing Range: ±5 EV

Flash Sync Port

Tilting Viewfinder

Remote control with a smartphone

Magnesium alloy body elements

Compatible with fast UHS-II cards

Webcam Functionality

USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)

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CONs

No Sensor shift Image Stabilization

Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps

Low Battery Life: 400 shots

Heavy Body: 775g

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Fujifilm GFX 50R Physical Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R weighs 775 g (1.71 lb / 27.34 oz) and has external dimensions of 161 x 97 x 66 mm (6.34 x 3.82 x 2.6″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 472g, Fujifilm GFX 50R is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 66mm, it is not small either, 11mm thicker than the average of its class.

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Here is the front and top view image of Fujifilm GFX 50R with the dimensions:

Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Fujifilm GFX 50R Camera Body

In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Fujifilm GFX 50R, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Physical size of the Fujifilm GFX 50R Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Fujifilm GFX 50R with its main competitors:

Fujifilm GFX 50R Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Weight	vs GFX 50R	Thickness	vs GFX 50R
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Compare	900g	125g heavier	87mm	21mm thicker
Fujifilm GFX 50S Compare	740g	35g lighter	91mm	25mm thicker
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Compare	725g	50g lighter	71mm	5mm thicker
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Compare	497g	278g lighter	46mm	20mm thinner
Fujifilm GFX 100S Compare	900g	125g heavier	87mm	21mm thicker
Fujifilm X-T5 Compare	557g	218g lighter	64mm	2mm thinner
Fujifilm GFX 100 II Compare	1030g	255g heavier	99mm	33mm thicker
Hasselblad X1D Compare	725g	50g lighter	71mm	5mm thicker

Weather Sealing

Fujifilm GFX 50R has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Fujifilm GFX 50R will serve you well. If you attach one of these Fujifilm GFX 50R weather-sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.

Fujifilm GFX 50R Lens Mount and Lenses

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a Fujifilm G lens mount and currently there are 18 native lenses available for this mount.

Fujifilm GFX 50R doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 4 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization.

Weather-sealed Lenses for Fujifilm GFX 50R

There are 15 lenses with weather sealing for Fujifilm GFX 50R that you can couple with its weather-sealed body.

Here are some of the most popular Fujifilm GFX 50R Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Fujifilm G Mount Lenses for Fujifilm GFX 50R

Model	Focal Length equiv.	Coverage	Weight	Focusing	Street Price
Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR	27.65-55.3mm	Medium Format	390gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro	94.8mm	645	980gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR	39.5mm	Medium Format	335gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR	63.2mm	Medium Format	795gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR	197.5mm	Medium Format	1425gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 R LM WR	18.17mm	645	845gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR	35.55-79mm	Medium Format	1005gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 R WR	49.77mm	645	405gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo

Here you can find the lenses that are compatible with GFX 50R classified by suitability to certain photography types:

Check our Fujifilm GFX 50R Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sensor and Photography Features

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 51.0MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features X Processor Pro processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 8256 x 6192 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2. GFX 50R has a native ISO range of 100 - 12800 which can be boosted to 50 - 102400 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

Fujifilm GFX 50R is not the highest resolution Medium format camera. Fujifilm GFX 100 II with its 102.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm GFX 100 II or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

Let's look at how the size of the Fujifilm GFX 50R's Medium format sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Comparison image of Fujifilm GFX 50R Sensor Size with other standard sensors

Fujifilm GFX 50R LCD and Viewfinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a Tilting 3.20-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2,360k dots. Tilting screens are more photography oriented while Fully articulated screens are highly preferred by videographers. The Fujifilm GFX 50R's 3.20" screen is larger than average and its resolution is up to the class standarts.

LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

Unfortunately Fujifilm GFX 50R doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Mirrorless Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.

Selfie Friendly Tilting Screen of Fujifilm GFX 50R

GFX 50R has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a resolution of 3,690kdots and coverage of 100%. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later. The magnification ratio of the viewfinder is 0.77x (35mm equivalent).

Fujifilm GFX 50R Connectivity, Storage and Battery

Fujifilm GFX 50R features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. Fujifilm GFX 50R's Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our GFX 50R. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

You can connect GFX 50R to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) port.

Fujifilm GFX 50R Battery

Fujifilm GFX 50R is powered by NP-T125 battery which provides a battery life of 400 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 389 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

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Olympus E-M1X with its 870 shots is the model with longest battery life among Pro Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1X or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.

Fujifilm GFX 50R Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Compare	1920 x 1080	440shots	Yes	Yes	No
Fujifilm GFX 50S Compare	1920 x 1080	400shots	Yes	No	No
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Compare	2720 x 1530	shots	Yes	No	No
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Compare	4096 x 2160	370shots	Yes	Yes	No
Fujifilm GFX 100S Compare	3840 x 2160	460shots	Yes	Yes	No
Fujifilm X-T5 Compare	6240 x 4160	580shots	Yes	Yes	No
Fujifilm GFX 100 II Compare	8192 x 4320	540shots	Yes	Yes	No
Hasselblad X1D Compare	1920 x 1080	shots	Yes	No	No

Fujifilm GFX 50R Video Features

With Fujifilm GFX 50R, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 30p, 25p, 24p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Fujifilm GFX 50R will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Fujifilm GFX 50R also has a port for an external microphone and a headphone port for connecting external headphones which make Fujifilm GFX 50R a very suitable camera high quality videography.

If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

Fujifilm GFX 50R Other Features

Max Shutter speed

Fujifilm GFX 50R can shoot continuously at max speed of 3.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec. GFX 50R also has an electronic shutter which can shoot silently at max speed of 1/16000s. One thing to keep in mind is that electronic shutter may cause rolling shutter / jello effects, and also banding issues under artificial light on your images.

Flash

Unfortunately GFX 50R doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes.

Focusing

Fujifilm GFX 50R features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 117 points to choose from.

Fujifilm GFX 50R also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

What type of Photography is Fujifilm GFX 50R Good for?

In this section, we review and score Fujifilm GFX 50R in 5 different photography areas.

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Portrait Photography

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a score of 80 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Portrait Photography list.

Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder

Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm GFX 50R for Portrait Photography

Check the Best Fujifilm G Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Street Photography

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a score of 78 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Street Photography list.

Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen

Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm GFX 50R for Street Photography

Check the Best Fujifilm G Mount Lenses for Street Photography

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Sports Photography

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a score of 73 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Sports Photography list.

Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
117 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection

Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
No Image Stabilization

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm GFX 50R for Sports Photography

Check the Best Fujifilm G Mount Lenses for Sports Photography

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Daily Photography

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a score of 94 for Daily Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.

Environmental Sealings
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Medium size Body

775g
Body Thickness 66mm

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm GFX 50R for Daily Photography

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Landscape Photography

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a score of 70 for Landscape Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Landscape Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Landscape Photography list.

Live-view
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor

Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Environmental Sealings

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm GFX 50R for Landscape Photography

Check the Best Fujifilm G Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography

Fujifilm GFX 50R Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Fujifilm GFX 50R compares with other Mirrorless cameras within a similar price range.

Read a more detailed analysis of Fujifilm GFX 50R alternatives.

Popular Comparisons of Fujifilm GFX 50R

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Fujifilm GFX 50R amongst Camera Decision readers.

Fujifilm GFX 50R Alternatives in DSLR Cameras

It would also be interesting to compare the Fujifilm GFX 50R with DSLR Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked DSLR cameras in Fujifilm GFX 50R's price range.

Fujifilm GFX 50R Conclusion and Scores

Currently, Fujifilm GFX 50R has an Overall Score of 89/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Fujifilm GFX 50R is ranked #27 out of 256 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 20 Mirrorless), and ranked #23 out of 1275 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

#23 out of 1275 in Top Ranking Cameras
#27 out of 256 in Top Ranking Mirrorless Cameras
#24 out of 72 in Top Ranking Pro Mirrorless Cameras
#5 out of 13 in Top Ranking Medium format Sensor Cameras
#4 out of 7 in Top Ranking Fujifilm G Lens Mount Cameras
#52 out of 392 in Largest Viewfinder Magnification Cameras (0.77x)
#4 out of 10 in Lightest Mirrorless Cameras with Medium format sensor(775g)
#15 out of 196 in Top Ranking Cameras with Tilting Screen
One of only 7 Cameras to have a Tilting Viewfinder
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Fujifilm GFX 50R Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Fujifilm
Model	Fujifilm GFX 50R
Announced	2018-09-25
Body Type	Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	Fujifilm G
Number of Lenses	18
Focal Length Multiplier	0.97x
Macro Focus Range	n/a
Screen
Screen Type	Tilting
Screen Size	3.20"
Screen Resolution	2,360k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.77x
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	360s
Max Mechanical Shutter Speed	1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter Speed	1/16000s
Max Continuous Shooting	3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	Yes
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync	1/125s
Flash Modes	Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested
DxO Color Depth	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested
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Sensor
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	Medium format
Sensor Dimensions	44 x 33 mm
Sensor Area	1452.00mm²
Sensor Resolution	51 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	8256 x 6192
Max Native ISO	12,800
Max Boosted ISO	102400
Min Native ISO	100
Min Boosted ISO	50
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	117
Number of Cross Focus Points	Unknown
Video Features
Video Resolutions	1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In
HDMI
USB	USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	775g
Physical Dimensions	161 x 97 x 66mm
Battery Life	400 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack
Battery Model	NP-T125
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported)
Storage Slots	2
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